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Stars forward Mason Marchment taken to hospital after getting hit in face by puck
Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment was helped off the ice during Friday night's game against the Minnesota Wild and taken to a hospital after being hit in the face by a puck. Stars coach Pete DeBoer says Marchment is OK, but is not sure how long he'll be sidelined.
Rival Vikings, Packers fans to meet in tug-of-war contest on Stillwater Lift Bridge
Dubbed the “Border Battle,” the event will start at 9 a.m., about six hours before the two NFL teams face off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The location will be literally on the border: the Stillwater Lift Bridge, which spans the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota Timberwolves
Houston heads into a matchup against Minnesota after winning three consecutive home games. Friday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. Houston is 13-7 against the Western Conference, and Minnesota is 12-9 against conference opponents.
Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur
The Minnesota Vikings have obliterated even the most optimistic of external predictions for this transitional season with a 13-2 record entering their matchup against the Green Bay Packers that has made Kevin O’Connell the current favorite for the NFL Coach of the Year award.
The ’Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show was a massive hit for Netflix. The football was too
Netflix says more than 200 countries tuned into the “Beyoncé Bowl” and its two NFL games. We may just be starting to learn what that ultimately means for the future of television and sports media.
Edwards scores 26, Wolves hold on to beat Mavs 105-99 after Doncic injury
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 105-99 Christmas Day victory over Dallas after Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic left the game with a strained left calf.